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The village of Grimsargh sits to the North East edge of Preston, a short drive from the major motorway links

Grimsargh Wetlands homes plan due for approval to avoid lengthy planning appeal battle

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Twelves new homes due to lead to the preservation of a ‘haven for wildlife’ in Grimsargh are set for approval. Previously rejected by Preston City Council the proposal from United […]

8 years ago
Bamber Bridge man hurt in crash at Riley Green

The A6061 where the collision happened Pic: Google A Bamber Bridge man has been left injured after a car crash near Blackburn. Police are appealing for witnesses when a Renault Clio came off the road near the Royal […]

8 years ago
New electricity cables to be laid in Higher Walton

An engineer working to replace old electricity cabling Hoghton and Higher Walton residents are being warned of disruption during a four month project to replace ageing electricity cables. Electricity North West is spending £600,000 to upgrade the supplies […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh village housing plans allowed under appeal but Preston City Council wants high court battle

Artists impression of how the new Grimsargh development could look Villagers on the edge of Preston are to see a high court legal battle played out over proposals to build 150 new homes. Gladman Homes has applied for the development […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Will Brockholes be allowed to open later for weddings and events?

The floating Visitor Village at Brockholes Pic: Sonia Bashir A nature reserve on the outskirts of Preston is applying to extend its opening hours – for weddings, funerals and events. Brockholes at Samlesbury, just off the M6, says it […]

8 years ago
Showcase of veterans work on Ashton Park garden for charity third anniversary

A Preston charity is to celebrate its third birthday by lifting the lid on its work in Ashton Park. Dig In North West, which helps veterans from across the city, […]

8 years ago
Super telescope to allow Prestonians to see galaxy far, far, away

The Planewave telescope, and its unveling by university bosses Preston is now a little bit closer to a galaxy far, far, away with the unveiling of a new super telescope. The Alston Observatory, out towards Grimsargh, has a new […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh Wetlands plans lodged once again by United Utilities

A view of the reservoirs in Grimsargh A multi-million pound scheme to secure the future of three former reservoirs as a nature reserve has been resubmitted. United Utilities wants to build 12 homes in Preston Road, Grimsargh, […]

8 years ago
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